Out-of-Box Audit (OBA) Supervisor

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking an Out-of-Box Audit (OBA) Supervisor to lead the OBA team in completing final appearance inspections prior to shipment, ensuring packaging and visible quality meet customer expectations. The role collaborates with Process Engineering and Quality teams to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and 5+ years of quality inspection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality inspection or related manufacturing roles.
• Experience supervising a team or coordinating workflow.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the OBA team to ensure consistent visual inspections of finished products.
• Plan and oversee final product inspections prior to shipment, ensuring compliance with customer appearance and packaging standards.
• Upload inspection results to the internal Shop Floor system, and capture and store photos for traceability.
• Identify product defects and coordinate rework or corrective actions with Process and Quality Engineers.
• Make independent decisions on appearance-related acceptance or rejection.
• Escalate rejected items to the Process Engineering team for resolution.
• Re-inspect corrected units to verify defects have been addressed before final release.
• Ensure inspection records are maintained accurately for traceability and future analysis.
• Train and guide OBA team members on inspection procedures, quality standards, and proper documentation.
• Monitor inspection workflow, assign tasks, and ensure team productivity and adherence to schedules.

Skills

Visual inspection

Defect identification

Supervisory skills

Communication

Documentation

Shop Floor system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Shop Floor system

Job description

Job Title: Out-of-Box Audit (OBA) Supervisor (Product Quality Assurance Supervisor)

Location: Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Type: Full-time/Exempt

Salary: $77,000 - $105,000

Applicants must be local to the Bay Area

Job Summary

The OBA Supervisor leads the Out-of-Box Audit (OBA) team in performing final product appearance inspections prior to shipment. This role ensures that finished products meet customer expectations for packaging and visible quality. The OBA Supervisor manages inspection activities, oversees defect handling, and coordinates with Process Engineering and Quality teams to implement corrective actions. The Quality department is responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to Mass Production (MP) support. The team monitors manufacturing performance, analyzes test data, drives yield improvement, and ensures compliance with customer requirements and industry standards. It works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise the OBA team to ensure consistent and accurate visual inspections of finished products
• Plan and oversee final product inspections prior to shipment, ensuring compliance with customer appearance and packaging standards
• Upload inspection results to the internal Shop Floor system, and capture and store photos in shared folders to support traceability and record-keeping.
• Identify product defects and coordinate rework or corrective actions with Process Engineers and Quality Engineers
• Make independent decisions on appearance-related issues, determining acceptance or rejection.
• Escalate rejected items to the Process Engineering team for resolution.
• Re-inspect corrected units to verify that defects have been properly addressed before final release
• Ensure inspection records are maintained accurately to support future customer returns or root cause analyses
• Train and guide OBA team members on inspection procedures, quality standards, and proper documentation
• Monitor inspection workflow, assign tasks, and ensure team productivity and adherence to schedules

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of visual quality inspection standards and procedures
• Ability to identify product defects through inspection processes.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills to manage team and inspection workflow
• Good communication skills for coordination with Process and Quality teams
• Proficiency in documentation, photo capture, and Shop Floor system usage
• Attention to detail and ability to enforce quality standards consistently

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality inspection, auditing, or related manufacturing roles
• Experience supervising a team or coordinating workflow
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Our company does not guarantee immigration sponsorship. We may offer immigration sponsorship for employees in select critical roles. Any sponsorship will be subject to internal review and approval based on employee performance, current immigration law and business needs.